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I am reading Americanah, and I'm about half way through. If, for the protagonist, Nigeria is 100 % good, and the USA is 100% bad, why come to the States?

Emily Olds At the end of the book, Obinze says "I understand if you are ambivalent" about being with him. Isn't this the point of the whole book? No relationship…moreAt the end of the book, Obinze says "I understand if you are ambivalent" about being with him. Isn't this the point of the whole book? No relationship-- with country or beloved-- is 100% good or 100% bad. I think the author does a brilliant job of portraying the ambivalence Ifemelu has about her love for Obinze and her love for Nigeria, as well as her frustrating appreciation for the United States. (less)

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